Which Pessoa-style training aid?

[little_flea]

Want to get a Pessoa training aid, but nearly £100 seems a bit steep - are the cheaper "own brand" ones as good? I want the best for my horse so if the "real deal" is better I will of course get it, but if they are all the same I may as well get a cheap one.

Your opinions much appreciated!

 

[louisevictoria]

I got the john whittaker version and it wasn't that much cheaper but is one of the best things I have ever bought

 

[jesterfaerie]

The cheaper ones are just the same as the real ones and work just as well IMO.

 

[Eira]

I have the Mark Todd version that I payed about £50 for ... its fantastic

 

[Dressagebabe]

My husband made me a Pessoa by copying one of my friends, it worked out about £30. We bought the adjustable metal rings, rope and little rollers that run the rope along from a Yatching Marine shop as all of the metal work is identical.

 

[HollyP]

check out ebay....i got an awesome one off there (not one of the flat rope things...mine is almost identical apart from it being blue!)

 

[Theresa_F]

I have the top flight one from ebay - £30 and works very well - my instructor actually prefers it to the pessola as far easier to adjust he said.

 

[little_flea]

Seems like the cheap versions are just as good then - thanks guys for saving me money!